Best Landmarks in Leeds
Discover the best landmarks in Leeds. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
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The 10 best landmarks in Leeds
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Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Step inside the world’s largest historic woollen mill and discover Leeds’ rich industrial heritage through authentic machinery and engaging exhibits.
Canal Rd, Armley, Leeds LS12 2QF4.5Excellent 808 Reviews -
Leeds Minster
Discover Leeds Minster, a magnificent neo-Gothic church with over 1,400 years of history, musical heritage, and community spirit in the heart of Leeds.
2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ4.6Excellent 380 Reviews -
Leeds Town Hall
A majestic Victorian landmark in Leeds, blending classical grandeur with rich civic history and cultural heritage.
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AD4.4Very Good 210 Reviews -
Sheffield Town Hall
A grand Victorian landmark with an iconic clock tower, intricate stonework, and serene Peace Gardens in Sheffield’s vibrant city centre.
Pinstone St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HH4.5Excellent 165 Reviews -
Skeldergate Bridge & Bishopgate St
A Gothic Revival iron bridge spanning the Ouse, where Victorian engineering meets riverside heritage.
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Micklegate Bar
York’s iconic medieval gateway, Micklegate Bar, where history, royalty, and grim tales converge at the city’s southern entrance.
Micklegate, York YO1 6JX4.5Excellent 327 Reviews -
Millennium Bridge
Contemporary engineering meets riverside beauty—York's illuminated pedestrian bridge spanning the Ouse.
38 Hospital Fields Rd, York YO10 4EF4.5Excellent 435 Reviews -
Leeds Cathedral
A serene Arts and Crafts Gothic Revival cathedral in the heart of Leeds, blending spiritual calm with rich stained glass, carvings, and music.
Cathedral Chambers, Great George St, Leeds LS2 8BE4.7Excellent 544 Reviews -
Bootham Bar
Explore Bootham Bar, York’s medieval gateway with Roman roots, historic portcullis, and stunning views of the city’s ancient walls and Minster.
2-4 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH4.5Excellent 285 Reviews -
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
York Minster: A breathtaking Gothic cathedral with medieval stained glass treasures and centuries of spiritual heritage in the heart of York.
Deangate, Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH
More landmarks in Leeds
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Fishergate Postern Tower
A quiet sentinel at the end of York’s medieval walls, where stone meets water and history echoes from the 16th century.
Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF4.5Excellent 48 Reviews -
Skeldergate Bridge
A Victorian iron bridge over the River Ouse, offering scenic views and a glimpse into York’s riverside history.
River Ouse, York4.6Excellent 60 Reviews -
Walmgate Bar
England's only surviving town gate with intact barbican, portcullis, and medieval doors—history and coffee in one fortress.
Foss Islands Rd, York YO1 9UB4.7Excellent 170 Reviews -
Civic Hall
A grand 1930s civic landmark in Leeds city centre, crowned with golden owls and fronting Millennium Square.
Calverley St, Leeds LS1 1UR4.6Excellent 67 Reviews -
St Lawrence Parish Church, York
A historic York church with a medieval tower and peaceful churchyard, blending centuries of worship in a quiet corner of the city.
New, Lawrence St, York YO10 3WP4.6Excellent 71 Reviews -
Parliament St
York's vibrant shopping street where Victorian commerce meets medieval heritage and market tradition.
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Multangular Tower
A ten-sided Roman fortress tower bearing the marks of two millennia of warfare and siege.
Bootham, York YO1 7DS4.8Excellent 18 Reviews -
St Crux
Explore the echoes of medieval York at St Crux, where a grand church’s legacy lives on in a historic parish hall and poignant tales of martyrdom.
York YO1 8BL4.4Very Good 93 Reviews -
Bradford City Hall
A majestic Victorian Gothic landmark in Bradford, showcasing rich history, stunning architecture, and civic pride at Norfolk Gardens.
Norfolk Gardens, Bradford BD1 1SD -
St. Leonard's Hospital
Explore the evocative ruins of York’s largest medieval hospital, where healing met faith in a grand historic sanctuary.
York YO1 7DR4.6Excellent 11 Reviews -
Ouse Bridge
York's ancient river crossing where a thousand years of history flows beneath your feet.
Bridge St, York YO1 9QU -
Temple Works
Discover Temple Works, Leeds’ iconic Egyptian Revival flax mill blending industrial heritage with architectural grandeur and future cultural renewal.
17 Marshall St, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9EH3.7Good 17 Reviews -
Leeds War Memorial
A solemn and historic tribute in Leeds city center honoring the bravery and sacrifice of World War I soldiers.
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AB4.3Very Good 12 Reviews -
Robin Hood Tower
Explore York’s Victorian Robin Hood Tower, a striking city wall sentinel with historic charm and captivating views of medieval defenses and York Minster.
Unnamed Road, Monkgate, York YO31 7PD4.5Excellent 8 Reviews -
Time Ball Buildings
A historic Leeds landmark with a fascinating time ball legacy, blending Victorian architecture with city-centre life on Briggate.
24, 25 and 26 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6ER5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Petergate House
Discover the historic Petergate House and York Oratory, where Georgian elegance meets vibrant Catholic heritage in the heart of York.
York Oratory 11, High Petergate, York YO1 7EN4.7Excellent 3 Reviews -
The Stonebow
York's architectural crossroads where brutalist boldness meets medieval heritage and urban renewal.
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Dortmund Square
A vibrant city-centre square featuring iconic public art and excellent urban connectivity.
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Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
York's shortest street with the longest name—a medieval alley steeped in mystery and charm.
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Walmgate
Medieval street where York's industrial past meets Georgian grandeur and Victorian social history.
York4.4Very Good 8 Reviews -
The Black Prince
Victorian bronze monument celebrating medieval chivalry at the heart of Leeds City Square.
Leeds LS1 2HA
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